Battlefords News-Optimist

LEIBEL - It is with heartfelt sorrow that the family of Linda Leibel announces the passing of their mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend.

"Tis the season" has begun in earnest as Black Friday makes a hasty retreat in the face of White Christmas. For me, the dilemma of trying to figure out what to give who has begun. Don't misunderstand, I love to give - at Christmas and all year long.

I must give thanks to Leola Macdonald for researching and writing a draft on Nora Hickson-Kelly. She did an excellent job and her work is much appreciated. Nora Hickson was born in England.

Have you done your Christmas baking yet? If you missed the bake sales at the Zion Lutheran Church and Third Avenue Church last weekend, you still have a chance to let someone else do your baking this year.

HAGEN, Dennis: Dennis Hagen was born September 9, 1927 in North Battleford to Ole "Elmer" and Ella Hagen. His only brother Clifford was born five years earlier.

The election for directors to the Battlefords Chamber of Commerce for 2014 is unusually competitive this time.

Battlefords North Stars goaltender Darren Martin was named the SJHL goaltender of the week for the period ending Dec. 8. The Calgary-native made one start for the North Stars during the week, a 2-1 shootout win over the Weyburn Red Wings.

Parents of children with autism and professionals who work with them can learn from leaders and specialists in the field by attending a two-day conference in North Battleford, one of more than 50 communities across the province and Alberta, British C

BALYCH: Pearl Caroline Balych passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, November 27, 2013. She was predeceased by her loving husband of 57 years, Alexander Balych.

WEBBER: Elsie Mary Webber - August 24,1920 - Nov. 28,2013. With sadness the family announces the passing of their dear mother . Elsie is survived by her four children - Richard(Fern) of Okanagan Falls, B.C.; Allan(Phyllis) of Nipawin, Sask.